Halloween Sins: A Death Valley Ridge Story

by B. Shytle, Francesca Rae

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Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 13, 2026

About the author

Author also writes under Brittany Shytle

Reviews

[Bookish_Carisa]

That was spicy!!! Short Halloween story that had gore, spice, and the king of hell headed off the Death Valley Ridge. Witches humans, and trying to find something that was missing for him after he's grown bored with the same things constantly. Perfect short 20ish page Halloween story.

Thank You B.Shyte and Francesca Rae for the ARC!

[Dani-Lynn Harris]

🖤HALLOWEEN SINS🖤
By B. Shytle & Francesca Rae

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸🩸 - 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮

🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Lucifer

🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕graphic violence
📕self-inflicted injuries
📕ritual sacrifice
📕supernatural violence
📕mutilation & gore

🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“Real human desire waits for me, and I intend to follow it.”
“Humans are gorgeous when they stop lying to themselves.”

🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
This was a short, fast-pacing little naughty Halloween story to get you rather comfortable for the Spooky Season. The Halloween vibes. The sinister acts. The dark atmosphere of chaos reckoning. It was straight to the point in the spice department combined with the agonizing trauma that he is leaving behind for some unlucky individuals. He is literally spreading sin on Halloween night for a little fun to cure his bored mentality. And Shytle & Rae delivered with the opening of the Death Valley Ridge series.

*spoilers*
Appears that Lucifer has become bored of torturing souls.. as it has become another daily routine in his life. He wants something more. Something exciting. To play with the humans. And of course it’s Halloween night, so he gets to have all the fun he wants without repercussions. It’s then that he decides to wander through Death Valley Ridge setting the mood for absolute chaos.

See, he has a way with people when he makes his entrance. Eyes wander over him. People gravitate towards him. And sins are released. And what could possibly go wrong? Well… a lot of things. But as he continues forward, he’s drawn to something between the trees. It calls out to him. But it’s short-lived before the feeling of boredom returns. And thus, he returns to his throne unsatisfied.

🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
A quick paced, finish in one sitting book that draws you in from the start and doesn’t let up until the end. Lucifer is relentless. And his aura makes people want to fall at his feet. Perform sexual acts for him. A great combination of horror and smut combined into one 20-ish pages that will have you oozing for more.

**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**

[Luna May]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Halloween Sins — B. Shytle & Francesca Rae

Apparently Lucifer decided Halloween was the perfect time to come back and mingle with the humans, and really… what could possibly go wrong?

This was a quick, fun little read with that perfect Halloween feel, a supernatural edge, and just enough spice 🌶️ to make things a little more interesting. Because apparently the devil himself showing up wasn’t enough—we needed to add a little temptation to the situation too. And I fully support that.

I gathered from the story that Lucifer makes his return to “interact” with humans, and I loved the whole concept. It was different, entertaining, a little sinful, and exactly the kind of short story that fits perfectly into a Halloween read.

Even Lucifer knows Halloween is for making questionable decisions. 😈🎃🌶️

[Nicole]

As the ruler of the Underworld, Luc is used to souls throwing themselves at his feet, but one day a year, he gets to rise to the surface and walk among the living. Everyone who comes into contact with him succombs to their basest desires, worshipping him, and each other without question.

But mindless adoration will never be enough for Luc. Hoping to end a centuries’ long curse, he seeks the witch who will be able to release him and allow him to return to the mortal realm permanently, and the moment his lips touch hers, he thinks he may have finally found her.

I received an early copy of this book through the Death Valley Ridge shared universe and it truly set the scene for this small mountain town and all its eerie happenings. On Halloween night, when the veil separating the living from the dead is so thin, anything can happen, and Luc’s appearance is only the first we’ll get to experience. This story was short in length but powerful in imagery, and I can’t wait to see what else we’ll get to experience in this small town.

[S.K. Swaby]

I LOVED this sorry so much! 😍 The opening line had me instantly hooked! I'm a big fan of all things spooky, and Lucifer (I presume it's Lucifer anyway given the context of certain lines) leaving hell on Halloween to indulge in the temptation of the human world all while trying to find the witch that has cursed him was exactly my kinda vibe.

It was a short novella but somehow it was also just the right length. A prequel novella or novel would be pretty cool to find out how he became cursed in the first place. 10/10

[Abbey Wales]

Well… that was spicy as fuck. 😂❤️‍🔥

Halloween Sins definitely lives up to its name! A ruler of Hell escaping into Death Valley Ridge, witches, temptation, sin and an absolutely UNHINGED amount of spice? B. Shytle really said we’re not holding back with this one. I had such a fun time reading it, and underneath all the filth there was still a paranormal story that kept me wanting to know what was going to happen.

Possibly the spiciest trip I’ve taken to Death Valley Ridge so far… and apparently I have no complaints. 🔥

Thank you to B. Shytle & Francesca Rae for the ARC! 🎃

[Kenzie]

I was grateful to be given an advanced reader copy of this book. It was a nice, short Halloween story to read. I just felt like something was missing and their could of been a little more to it. Like a love interest. It just felt like it was a monologue type thing if you get me than a story. No hate to the authors or anything maybe it's just me. But otherwise it was interesting seeing Lucifer in the human world for a night.

[Jennifer S]

Thank you so much the Death Valley Ridge Team for the ARC of this series!
Halloween Sins was the second book I've read in the Death Valley Ridge series.
I have to admit, this wasn’t my favorite. While I did finish in 2-3 hours, it didn’t do nearly as much for me as the first book. This definitely had a ton of spice and loved the demon element of it.
I’d still recommend reading over the spooky season!

Triggers: lots of sex
Spice: 4 out of 5

[Mags]

Although it isn’t actually stated there is enough to indicate that this is Lucifer’s book.

The devil and Halloween do go hand in hand. The poor guy just wants to spend a little more time in the human world than the rip in the veil allows.

Wherever Lucifer goes lust seems to follow and he doesn’t care if it’s men or women.

I liked the story and it is super short but I do feel it was missing something just not sure what. Maybe a little more about the witch.

[Melissa Walker]

Halloween Sins is a short story that is a perfect read for the spooky season! On Halloween Lucifer takes the journey from hell to help the humans enjoy all of their darkest desires. Lucifer also is on the hunt for the witch that placed a curse on him. This was a short spicy novella that has great potential for another book. The ending gave mate vibes, and I would be intrigued to see how that would play out!

[Libby Sayring]

Short, snappy novella with a sneak peek into Lucifer’s night with the humans (and all their depravities 😈). I felt a little bit like it didn’t have much plot to it, it was more written for the smut. The spice was at a 5 🌶️ for sure. But it just needed a little more for me… So if you’re into deep diving into detailed smut - which I know some girlies are, then get amongst it.

Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me.

[Read, Run and Rescue]

Now that’s what I’m talking about this one definitely got my attention. The spice and this one was in the forefront. Lucifer was done brilliant I know this is a collection of short stories, but I wish that they were longer because I’m thoroughly enjoying the pages that I’m reading I just wish there were moreeeeeeeee!

[Brooklyn L. Wolves]

OMG!! I absolutely loved this story. This was a great short read that I absolutely devoured. Lucifer decided that Halloween was the best time to come back and mingle with humans and mingle he did. I loved the Forbidden Temptation that Lucifer had with mingling with the human even though he knows he shouldn’t be.

[Allison King]

Great novella with a demon trying to escape hell to roam earth freely among the humans.
All he needs to do is find the witch that keeps him locked away in hell so he can do it. Lots of spice with and without the MMC

[Melissa Thorpe]

This book is full of sin and lust! It will make you want to give in to all your desires!! Such a good book!

[Patricia Lord]

A very very short novella about A demon trying to find a witch that trapped him in hell. There is spicy scenes

[Kim Rahr]

This was a great read! I loved the short and spicy paranormal romance novella. This is a perfect read for the spooky season.

[Philomena Callan Cheekypee]

I wouldn’t usually read this genre but as it’s part of a collection I’m reading I thought I’d give it a go and I’m glad I did.

I really enjoyed this and wanted more !

[Sandra Ringgaard Coyle]

This was a wild ride, I loved evert second of it 😍
Hot damn, I could read this again and again 😈💖

[Kalene]

This just keeps getting better!!! Why do I want more?! This was such an amazing addition to this shared world

[Felicia Zarazua]

3.5 ⭐️
Spice level was 👨🏼‍🍳💋

[Tatiana]

Short, sweet and oh so sinful! MMC reminded me of Dionysus in how he caused absolute gluttony everywhere he went.

Perfectly delicious spicy scenes!!